On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for August 31, 2026, former All Blacks scrum coach Mike Cron joins the show to unpack Dave Rennie's comments about South Africa's scrum tactics and explain what he's seen from the rapidly improving All Blacks pack across the opening two tests.

Piney also weighs in on rugby union's pace-of-play debate and whether the game can learn anything from rugby league's faster, more continuous action.

Then, Adam Cooper steps into The Chamber to discuss the Warriors' genuine shot at securing the minor premiership, before turning the spotlight on Wellington rugby's alarming start to the NPC season after a fifth straight defeat, this time at the hands of Counties Manukau.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine for August 31, 2026, former All Blacks scrum coach Mike Cron joins the show to unpack Dave Rennie's comments about South Africa's scrum tactics and explain what he's seen from the rapidly improving All Blacks pack across the opening two tests.
Piney also weighs in on rugby union's pace-of-play debate and whether the game can learn anything from rugby league's faster, more continuous action.
Then, Adam Cooper steps into The Chamber to discuss the Warriors' genuine shot at securing the minor premiership, before turning the spotlight on Wellington rugby's alarming start to the NPC season after a fifth straight defeat, this time at the hands of Counties Manukau.
Catch Sports Fix every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Hosted by two of the biggest names in sports radio in New Zealand, Sports Fix is the perfect daily podcast for Kiwi fans of everything from rugby, cricket, netball, rugby league, golf, and everything in between.
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Monday 31 August 2026: Does rugby union need to pick up the pace?

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 22 September 2026, today it was confirmed that NRL referee Ashley Klein has been removed from duty from the NRL preliminary finals following 3 heavily controversial calls in the Warriors semi final defeat to the Knights on Sunday. 

Ashley and the Bunker came under heavy fire from the general public and media on both sides of the Tasman and has generated questions around the role of the Bunker in matches.

Jake Duke is an NRL commentator with Fox League, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Liam Lawson returning to Racing Bulls.

And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB deputy Head of Sport Elliott Smith discuss potential changes to domestic rugby in New Zealand.

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On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 22 September 2026, today it was confirmed that NRL referee Ashley Klein has been removed from duty from the NRL preliminary finals following 3 heavily controversial calls in the Warriors semi final defeat to the Knights on Sunday.&nbsp;
Ashley and the Bunker came under heavy fire from the general public and media on both sides of the Tasman and has generated questions around the role of the Bunker in matches.
Jake Duke is an NRL commentator with Fox League, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Liam Lawson returning to Racing Bulls.
And D'Arcy and Newstalk ZB deputy Head of Sport Elliott Smith discuss potential changes to domestic rugby in New Zealand.
Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Tuesday 22 September 2026: Fox League NRL commentator Jake Duke on the controversial calls in the Warriors v Knights clash

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On Sports Fix with Nick Bewley for 21st September 2026, the Warriors' season is over after losing to Newcastle at Eden Park in the NRL semi-finals. Despite some controversial calls, the Warriors found themselves in a position to win the game late but were unable to get across the line. Former Warrior Lance Hohia joined the podcast to recap what went wrong.

Nick has zero tolerance for the fans that saw fit to throw rubbish at the refs after the Warriors loss.

Plus, Clay Wilson is in the Chamber, discussing the Breakers starting the 2026-27 NBL season with a win.

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On Sports Fix with Nick Bewley for 21st September 2026, the Warriors' season is over after losing to Newcastle at Eden Park in the NRL semi-finals. Despite some controversial calls, the Warriors found themselves in a position to win the game late but were unable to get across the line. Former Warrior Lance Hohia joined the podcast to recap what went wrong.
Nick has zero tolerance for the fans that saw fit to throw rubbish at the refs after the Warriors loss.
Plus, Clay Wilson is in the Chamber, discussing the Breakers starting the 2026-27 NBL season with a win.
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Monday 21 September 2026: Former Warrior Lance Hohaia laments missed opportunities in NRL semi-final

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 18th September 2026,  this weekend it's do or die for the Warriors. Sunday will see them take on the Newcastle Knights at Eden Park, and a loss will put an end to their finals run. Second Rower Jacob Laban joins the podcast ahead of the big match.

Plus, the lads are in the chamber, can the Breakers bounce back from a down year as their 2026-27 season tips off.

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On Sports Fix with Jason Pine and D'Arcy Waldegrave for 18th September 2026,&nbsp; this weekend it's do or die for the Warriors. Sunday will see them take on the Newcastle Knights at Eden Park, and a loss will put an end to their finals run. Second Rower Jacob Laban joins the podcast ahead of the big match.
Plus, the lads are in the chamber, can the Breakers bounce back from a down year as their 2026-27 season tips off.
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Friday 18th September 2026: Warriors second rower Jacob Laban looks to bounce back from disappointing performance

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Monday 31 August 2026: Does rugby union need to pick up the pace?

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